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title: "Permanent Recruitment Agency Service Support Across NHSD Directorates - Lot 2"
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# Permanent Recruitment Agency Service Support Across NHSD Directorates - Lot 2

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82fa381b-eddd-4e91-a23e-a4e0d43fd67a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Permanent Recruitment Agency Service Support Across NHSD Directorates - Lot 2" is initiated by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of NHS Digital. This contract, categorised under recruitment services, aims to fulfil technical and hard-to-fill vacancies across various UK regions, including London, the North East, and the East Midlands. The contract period runs from 16 January 2022 to 16 January 2023, with a total contract value of £240,000. The procurement method employed is selective, with a focus on engaging specialist suppliers through a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender process has marked its completion as of 8 March 2022.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment services, especially those with expertise in sourcing candidates for technical positions. Firms that are adept in strategic recruitment and have a network for attracting quality candidates will find potential for growth through this contract. Engaging in such tenders not only increases visibility within the public sector but also establishes long-term relationships with significant buyers like NHS Digital, allowing successful bidders to expand their business in a critical industry.

## Notice

Lot 2 - IT Ops. NHS Digital are seeking help for 10 months to deliver their strategic business objectives. The Contracting Authority require support from Specialist suppliers to attract and source quality candidates to fulfil technical and hard to fill vacancies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5b48b4-efd2-4ab8-99e8-bc2fcb4f83d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2022 - 16 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2022 at 11:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5b48b4-efd2-4ab8-99e8-bc2fcb4f83d7
- 8 Mar 2022 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5b48b4-efd2-4ab8-99e8-bc2fcb4f83d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5b48b4-efd2-4ab8-99e8-bc2fcb4f83d7
  8th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c9af322-7a8c-423d-aebe-d75db339142e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97b9ff1a-bdb1-4232-8b2b-d887b081d508
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2170fddd-b498-46c8-97d9-dd0c65cbbb3a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a592b15-6e7e-4412-ade1-0e0c85ed05e7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a64800e0-9df8-4582-b863-d9d8168f6f9f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c70f36c-a108-4cae-a06a-9ed3989ba00f

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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